Prestige car hire in France

Treat yourself to an extraordinary drive.

Avis Prestige puts you behind the wheel of your dream sports car for that special vacation or business trip when curb appeal is a must.

The Cote d'Azur screams out to be seen from the luxurious confines of a convertible like the Porsche 911 or Mercedes-Benz S-Class cabriolet. And Paris … would the handsome Audi Q7 work? Book now

Group A: Porsche 911 Targa 4S

Want an open-top drive but not the full convertible experience? The Targa 4S is the car for you. Now in its seventh generation, the original 1965 Targa is still recognisable from its iconic rollover bar. Take this idiosyncratic vehicle onto the motorway to best appreciate the pinpoint accuracy and responsiveness of its controls and the charismatic roar of its engine.

Minimum driving experience required: 10 years

2 seats

1 bag

2 doors

Automatic

Petrol

Aircon

Group B: Porsche 911 Cabriolet S

In its sixth decade of evolution, the Porsche 911 Cabriolet is one of the world's best sports cars – some say the best ever. The 911 remains largely hand-built but is laced with the most sophisticated auto tech there is. The supercar boasts equal measures of performance, comfort and safety features and is available for your driving pleasure across France and beyond.

Minimum driving experience required: 10 years

2 seats

1 bag

2 doors

Automatic

Petrol

Aircon

Group C: The Alfa Romeo 4C Spider

Ever driven a junior supercar? Drivers will love this gorgeous drop-top's handling, ride and unassisted steering. Cruise Italian roads in the lightweight, rear-wheel-drive 4C Spider and you will notice two things: one, it's just as good looking on the inside ... and two, everyone else has noticed you.

Minimum driving experience required: 10 years

2 Seats

1 Bag

2 Doors

Automatic

Petrol

Air Con

Group D - Porsche Macan

A highly capable mid-size SUV, the Porsche Macan is a striking, speedy vehicle with a snug cabin, meaty engine and seven-speed, semi-automatic twin-clutch unit. Described by its makers as "compact, concentrated and intense", this rare and exclusive ride is available for your driving pleasure on French roads.

Minimum driving experience required: 10 years

5 seats

4 bags

5 doors

Automatic

Diesel

Aircon

Group N - Porsche Cayenne

With its remarkably accurate steering and deft handling, the athletic, 2.3-tonne Porsche Cayenne really packs a punch. Fast and generously spacious inside, the 4x4 offers the best of both worlds between sports car and SUV; this is a vehicle that negotiates the road – be it sealed or not – with gusto.

Minimum driving experience required: 10 years

5 seats

5 bags

5 doors

Automatic

Diesel

Aircon

Group P - Porsche Panamera

At five metres long, the low-slung, saloon-meets-sports car Porsche Panamera is huge, solid, swift and smooth. A star on long journeys, it displays incredibly accurate steering, decisive grip, highly effective active four-wheel drive and superb suspension, this supercar is one of the stars of Avis Prestige in France.

Minimum driving experience required: 10 years

4 seats

4 bags

5 doors

Automatic

Diesel

Aircon

Group E - Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 Plug-in Hybrid

One of the most luxurious sedans on the planet, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class exudes stylish sovereignty and sporting elegance. Powered by a 328bhp twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine in synch with a 114bhp electric motor, the strength and dynamism of this discreet saloon promises a truly exceptional driving experience. Inside, find solace in an incredibly quiet, refined, calming and comfortable cabin.

Minimum driving experience required: 10 years

5 seats

5 bags

4 doors

Automatic

Hybrid

Aircon

Group J: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S

Mercedes' flagship sports car, the high-performance AMG GT has an astonishingly long, sweeping bonnet that shields a thundering 4.0-litre V8 engine. On the racetrack, this is a car that hits 62 mph in 3.8 seconds. Inside, find a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox and light, sensitive steering.

Minimum driving experience required: 10 years

2 seats

1 bag

2 doors

Automatic

Petrol

Aircon

Group L: Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet

With the roof up, the sleek Mercedes-Benz S-Class cabriolet is identical to the graceful Coupe with its gorgeously long bonnet and swept back headlights. Fold the insulated roof down (electrically of course) and experience one of the highest-tech convertible experiences there is, with a Thermotronic climate control system ensuring the temperature is just right.

Minimum driving experience required: 10 years

5 seats

2 bags

2 doors

Automatic

Petrol

Aircon

Group G - Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupé

Blending coupé-like looks with a raised SUV body, this gigantic and brash two-tonner will guarantee to get you noticed on the road. And you’ll love manoeuvring this stylish 4x4; it has incredible body control and superb traction. Tourers will not be disappointed either: there's plenty of space for adults in the back seats and the boot is vast, with 650 litres of space.

Minimum driving experience required: 10 years

5 seats

3 bags

5 doors

Automatic

Petrol

Aircon

Group M: Mercedes-Benz GLS

The GLS is a lot of car ... walk up to it and its bonnet comes up to your chest. The hugest Mercedes-Benz SUV on the market seats seven adults in comfort, with ample room for all their luggage. And with air-suspension, the ride is as comfortable as it comes. Anxious about parking? The GLS is equipped with reversing camera and parking sensors, and a camera system projects a birds-eye image of the car onto the central screen for extra accuracy.

Minimum driving experience required: 10 years

5 seats

5 bags

5 doors

Automatic

Diesel

Aircon

Group I: BMW 6-Series Cabriolet

Unbeatable on long journeys and a truly rewarding drive, the seriously refined, strong-engined BMW 6-Series is longer, wider, lighter and quieter than ever before. In fact with the roof up or down you’ll be surprised at the resounding hush – except if you accelerate hard, then you’ll hear it all right. Find a surprisingly capacious 350-litre boot with room enough for golf clubs and small suitcases.

Minimum driving experience required: 10 years

4 seats

3 bags

2 doors

Automatic

Diesel

Aircon

Group K - BMW X6

Blending coupé-like looks with a raised SUV body, this gigantic two-tonner guarantees to get you noticed on the road. And you’ll love manoeuvring this stylish 4x4; with incredible body control and superb traction, it’s super-fun to drive on- and off-road. Inside find a luxurious cabin and a three-seat rear bench.

Minimum driving experience required: 10 years

5 seats

4 bags

5 doors

Automatic

Diesel

Aircon

Group O - BMW X5 Hybrid

A sporty, all-wheel-drive SUV with sharp-as-imaginable handling, a tremendously powerful four-cylinder engine (along with a 111bhp electric motor) and an eight-speed Steptronic gearbox, the herculean BMW X5, though refined, has excellent off-road ability. Inside, road noise is well suppressed and there's bags of room in the rear seats for three six-foot adults.

Minimum driving experience required: 10 years

5 seats

5 bags

5 doors

Automatic

Hybrid

Aircon

Group H - Audi Q7

One of the most gorgeous SUVs out there, body movement is surprisingly controlled in the Q7 for such a sizeable ride. With an eight-speed tiptronic gearbox, V6 engine, this all-wheel-drive giant is as able on the motorway as it is over any terrain. Laughing in the face of larger loads, there’s 765 litres of boot space with the rearmost seats folded. In the chic cabin, you will find a high-tech dashboard display.